Kim Atienza addresses past controversies with Vice Ganda, ‘It’s Showtime’

Kim Atienza (left) and Vice Ganda | Image: @kuyakim_atienza, @praybeytbenjamin

TV host Kim Atienza clarified the past issues that him caught up in controversy with his former co-hosts on “It’s Showtime,” specifically Vice Ganda, as he affirmed that his relationship with all of them is all okay.

Sitting down for a one-on-one with Ogie Diaz, Atienza recalled the time his statement on social media about “It’s Showtime” was taken out of context, especially after his transfer to GMA.

At the time, the former “TV Patrol” weather patroller congratulated director John Prats on X (formerly Twitter) after becoming the new director of a program after his stint at “It’s Showtime.”

In his remark, Atienza wrote, “Galing ni Lord no? Iniwas siya sa sakit ng ulo,” which got misinterpreted by other people. The Kapuso host clarified that his comment wasn’t a jab at the show but rather a reflection on the challenges of live production.

“Ang problema sa Twitter, you’re only able to say whatever you want to say in a few words. Nawawala ang context. Kasi, ang context naman sa sinabi ko na iyon, sanay kasi si John na action at taped na serye. Ang ibig kong sabihin na, “Baka sumakit ang ulo mo” kasi live show ‘yan. Dahil yung panahon ni Bobet [Vidanes, former director of the program], masakit ‘yung ulo niya palagi. Dahil mahirap ang live show. Ibang skill set. That’s what I meant. Not to put down my colleagues,” he explained.

Atienza affirmed that he meant no harm with his previous statement, but he understood the way it was taken by other people, considering he had just left the management at the time.

“I meant nothing. I meant no harm. Natiyempo kasi kalilipat ko lamang sa GMA-7 noon, so very sensitive pa ‘yung mga Kapamilya natin na bakit umalis ako? So, it was interpreted as parang tinitira ko ‘yung dati kong show, which is hindi naman. Because I really meant nothing, walang malisya ‘yung pagkasabi ko. But since nand’yan na ‘yan at apoy na. Wala na, nand’yan na ‘yan,” he weighed in.

The host-politician also pondered the time he incidentally wounded the feelings of Vice Ganda after he posted a simple “I love you” to Karylle.

“Nagkaroon kami ng misunderstanding ni Vice noon over Karylle. Ako naman dahil kaibigan ko si Karylle, inaanak ko. Sinabi ko, ‘I love Karylle.’ May pinagdadaanan na pala ang show nu’n at it was taken out of context. Dahil nasaktan ko ang feelings ni Vice, kinausap ko kaagad, minessage ko kaagad. Nag-usap kami ng mahaba. ‘Tapos na ‘yun,’” he said.